Dua Lipa “Manifested” Headlining Glastonbury With ‘Radical Optimism’

Dua Lipa has revealed that headlining Glastonbury was something she set her sights on early in her career, and now it’s all coming true. The pop sensation is gearing up to take the stage at the iconic Worthy Farm event next month, alongside Coldplay and SZA. It’s a significant leap from her previous appearances at Glastonbury, where she rocked the John Peel Stage in 2016 and 2017.

Her headline performance comes hot on the heels of her much-anticipated third album, ‘Radical Optimism,’ which she describes as drawing inspiration from psychedelia, trip-hop and Britpop. In a recent chat with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, Dua Lipa opened up about her belief in the power of manifestation. She shared how she had written down her aspirations, including collaborating with Tame Impala, who is a co-writer and producer on her latest album and headlining Glastonbury.

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Reflecting on her journey, Dua Lipa reminisced about her humble beginnings at Glastonbury, where she was given what she described as a “terrible slot” in 2016. However, she returned the following year and had an amazing time, setting her sights on headlining her third album. The realisation of her dream has left her feeling emotional and grateful.

The announcement of her headline slot came as a surprise to many, including her band, whom she informed towards the end of the writing process for ‘Radical Optimism.’ The anticipation of performing at Glastonbury has ignited a creative fire within her, with thoughts of how her music will resonate with the festival audience fuelling her artistic vision.

Dua Lipa has also hinted at potential surprise appearances from collaborators like Kevin Parker of Tame Impala and Tobias Jesso Jr. during her Glastonbury set, adding to the excitement surrounding her performance.

Looking back at her previous Glastonbury appearance in 2017, Dua Lipa described it as a career highlight, expressing how she felt a sense of freedom and joy on stage. It’s clear that headlining Glastonbury holds a special place in her heart, and she can’t wait to share her music and connect with the festival crowd in what she describes as the “most beautiful experience” she’s ever had.